Gritanga is a food truck by the Potrero Brewery across from Las Perlas in Surf Side Costa Rica.
It is a good kind of fast food taco place. These are Nicaragua food tacos, not Mexican.
Location: Route 911 El Garden,Potrero Costa Rica
Open 12 noon till 8:30pm
Closed Tuesdays
We have tried their quesadillas, brisket tacos, chicken tacos and Guacamole and Chips. We enjoyed it all except the chicken tacos, which were a bit dry.
Surfside is a charming and popular vacation and residential community located in Playa Potrero, on the Pacific Gold Coast of the Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
It is known for offering a relaxed, “Pura Vida” lifestyle, with easy access to beautiful beaches and a thriving expatriate community.
Here are the key details about Surfside:
Location and Vibe
Part of Playa Potrero: Surfside, formerly known as Surfside Estates, makes up the southern outskirts of the town of Potrero.
Beaches: It is situated on Potrero Bay. The local beach, Playa Potrero, has dark sand mixed with coral sands. The bay is sheltered, making the water generally calm and excellent for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking. It’s also famous for year-round Pacific sunsets.
Community: It’s a small, accessible residential development popular with expats, featuring a mix of affordable rentals, condos, and luxury homes, many within walking distance of the beach and local amenities. The streets are generally quiet and lined with towering Guanacaste trees.
Pura Vida: The lifestyle is very relaxed and slow-paced, celebrating the Costa Rican philosophy of “Pure Life.” Many friendly locals and businesses speak English.
Things to Do and Amenities
Dining and Shopping: Surfside has a lively, small main street packed with restaurants, bars, shops, and tour agencies.
Nearby Beaches: It serves as a great home base for exploring other famous Guanacaste beaches, including:
Playa Flamingo: Just five minutes south, known for its fine white sand and the new Marina Flamingo.
Playa Penca: Separated from Playa Potrero by a mountain jutting into the ocean.
Playa Prieta: A lesser-known beach with light tan sand, clear water, and good shade, perfect for swimming and boogie boarding.
Playa Conchal & Playa Brasilito.
Activities: The area offers a variety of excursions, including boat rides along the coastline, tours to the Catalina or Bat Islands for diving and snorkeling, horseback riding, and sport fishing from the new Flamingo Marina.
Real Estate: The area is a growing real estate market, with beachfront estates, luxury homes, and commercial properties.
Climate
Temperature: The average annual temperature is around 80.3°F (26.8°C).
Rainy Season: The rainy season (or “green season”) lasts from May through October, but Guanacaste experiences a lighter version of it compared to the rest of Costa Rica. September and October see the heaviest downpours.
